BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,JenEllen SS
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 07:17 AM

I have only a two year old list of hints to look at which I discovered after an extensive search, is there any chance of an update? pretty please JESS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,artbrooks ss
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 07:11 AM

Me and the elves going into the big city tomorow to look for a gift i'm getting quiet excited

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mary in Kentucky's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 06:59 AM

Dear Mary,

I have told Boris the Chief Elf and Delvene the Elvene to stop mucking around and get back to work. Delvene hasn't finished her shopping for you yet, she is very naughty and has been spending a lot of time lately with Boris among the empty Santa Sacks. I would rather not know what they are doing. The reindeer are looking a bit dazed lately too.

Best Regards
Santa

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Sorcha's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 06:46 AM

They seek him here, they seek him there, they seek him everywhere!


Ho! Ho! Ho!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: JennieG
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 03:48 AM

Santa,

I will make sure the chimney is not blocked when you fly over! Just watch out for a large ginger cat on our roof, that's Belle - she likes to sit on the edge of the chimney when she's not inside eating.

Cheers
JennieG who is still trying to be very very good......

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 02:56 AM

Actually in my younger days, I quite like Perry Como. I think the old 'crooners' really did know how to sing technically rather well - most of them grew up in the days before much in the way of artificial amplification, so they had to learn how to use their voices properly.

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's in the Morning Mysterioso Santa
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 02:24 AM

Oh my dear little Mudlark come lately
You've been good now you've posted
So let's keep this ball rolling
Ere Christmas comes a'tolling!

Three corgis, you say!
My word! And pots thrown?
I hope they weren't special
Or ones of your own!:-)

There, now I've done it
Paid no heed to my dog, Earl Ell,
Not to worry though, dearie
I've secrets won't tell.

Kindred spirits?
Well, yes, I'd say so and more
Though land lay between us
No distance before (us).

Puzzle that out if you will
Watch your mail for hints
By Yuletide you just might
Figure out who your Sant is!

Ho!Ho!Ho!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 12:54 AM

Dear, dear Mysterioso (ohhhhh!) Santa...

It's sorry I am that I've been so lax
In letting you know some prefs and some facts
Somehow you've already sussed, it seems
I'd choose doggerel any time over choc. creams

So below are some suggestions
But feel free to go off in other directions
As a versifier you must be a kindred soul
I'll like what you like, you're on a roll.
_____
Music: Eclectic, instrumental, any good guitar work, be it folk or classical; trad jazz, particularly 50's West Coast; classical, particularly baroque (not into heavy orchestral). And, of course, your own music, or any music you want to share that you really like.

Books: Contemporary fiction, not scifi/fantasy/mystery. A few fav. authors:Ann Lamott, Jill Vandenburg, Kate Atkinson, Gavin Maxwell, John Gardner, Marilyn Durham. Poetry: recently read a poem of Ted Hughes on MC, would love a book of his work, esp. one that includes "Wind."

I really like used books, also CD's that someone ELSE has managed to strip off that @#$% plastic wrap.

I've got 3 corgis, so a corgi calendar would not be amiss, also could always use another Kayser (sp) capo (clamp type) or a more interesting guitar strap than the boring cheapo I have.

I like silver jewelry and dangly earrings (only ear wires have to be silver).

My house is tiny and full, with very little vertical or horizontal space left for 2D and/or crafts. Having said that, I'm a retired studio potter, so would treasure a good mug or bowl from your local mudslinger.

And apologies again, dear Mysterioso, for taking so long
Send me something you like, and you wont go wrong.

Sincerely, Mudlark Come Lately

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: open mike
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:46 PM

ALREADY A COUPLE OF MESSAGES HAVE ARRIVED IN THE MAIL FROM
MY SANTA...AND i am curious about their source...
at first i thought Kilmer trail in north carolina.
http://www.main.nc.us/graham/hiking/hiking.html
http://www.main.nc.us/graham/hiking/joycekil.html
but now it looks like camp kilmer in new joisey
http://www.sauruspress.com/lookback/worldwars/kilmer.htm
either way it has been fun tracing....he is best known
for this poem: Trees--Joyce was a soldier killed in WW1
http://www.main.nc.us/graham/hiking/trees.html
this posem was memorized by many school kids in the U.S.
and since you are watching me so closely you will see
I am being a good girl Santa...and mine is the third
chimney on the left...

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 07:31 PM

Sian, wasn't it mail to/from Canada that you were discussing? I checked their (US Postal Service) website today, so they haven't updated it if they have changed the rules. BTW, Jenn says that your applebutter pie receipe doesn't say how much butter to use.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: sian, west wales
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:35 PM

art, take a look at my posting here from 20 Oct. The rules are changing. And I remember it was just before last Christmas when the US also clamped down on any kind of foodstuffs ... but somehow my jar of Marmite got through to Jimmyt. Funny, that.

sian

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Amergin's SS
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:35 PM

All going to plan. Quick trip to OZ very helpful. Working on the delivery details. Listen for the Ho! Ho! Ho! and the tinkle of bells. Do you have a chimney? A very big, wide chimney? Don't expect the singing of Rudolph the Red-nosed Raindeer though. Never did care for that horrible song and neither did Rudolph.
                                                    SS of Amergin.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:21 PM

Ho Ho Ho

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Jenny G's Santa
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 05:00 PM

Oh yes, I'm watching, Jenny......got the elves on overtime. Your pressie probably won't arrive in time for Christmas, though. Purchased but not posted....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST, Elves report for Micca's Santa
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 03:07 PM

The Getaway reports are still coming in and the present is taking form. Be afraid dear man, be very afraid. It appears to be a compilation of opposites.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Kim C's secret Santa
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 03:00 PM

Elves were on overtime this weekend and found a present I hope you will like - why do I always end up with something I would like too?
Clue (1):-
How long does it take for Santa to get from the UK to you?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:57 AM

Return address are encouraged but not necessarily required in the US. The rules are here.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:52 AM

Lynne - I always tell. And with Security restrictions here in the US, I believe they won't deliver it without a return address.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,SeaKing's Secret Santa
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:25 AM

flames no detterent; but lack of chimney or flue makes delivery awkward.

The reindeer have been threatening to go on strike if I include the Christmas Elephant I found in Siam (tastefully decorated in red velvet and silver bells on the harness) just because it out-masses all of them. considering that it is such a miniscule addition to the 3.6 billion other presents in the sack I am tempted to take it to abitration. what do you think?

SS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: MBSLynne
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:42 AM

BTW...when we send stuff to our Santee, do we let them know who we are, or do they have to guess?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: MBSLynne
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:40 AM

To my SS...I also like kitchen and cooking bits and pieces from the past.

Love Lynne, who is being more good than she ever intended!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,My Guru's Secret Santa's Secret Secretary
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 08:47 PM

Far as I know, MGAS, your SS doesn't know Pseudolius' SS...but anything is possible in this best of all possible worlds. If it will help at all, I can tell you that your SS lives where the seasons are at the same time of year as yours, but rain is rare and there are more cactuses than crocuses.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Blackcatter
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 08:41 PM

By the way, I'm writing this while sitting in training to be a pollworker in Orange County (Orlando), FL. Don't worry, I'm paying attention.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Blackcatter
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 08:37 PM

Hey there Santa.

I don't spend much time below the bar anymore so really have little plans about contributing on this list. I watch it everyweek or so, but since I haven't really looked at anything other than the hurricane threads and the secret santa threads since July, I don't always keep up to date (and I'm much happier not reading all the enflaming posts).

If you have specific questions, feel free to post them. Or check my posts - I have pretty extensive ones - and have specific types of threads I engage in up above.

ta.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: moonglow
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 08:13 PM

No, SRS, my santa has also gone missing. Perhaps we should file a missing person report? Or would they just laugh at us for saying we've lost our Santas?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 03:30 PM

Pseudolus' SS: So glad that things are calmer for you & your little helpers now, delighted to have been of assistance! Sounds like you are close to my Dear Own Secret Santa (Blessings be upon him / her). From your very correct grammar & spelling it is obvious that you're not from Hull, so that has whittled down my own guessing game *grin*

Meanwhile, please do continue with the poetry, after all, practise makes perfect!!

Compliments of the Season....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,FOOLSTROUPE'S SS
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 01:25 PM

Lucky you. I have found TWO perfect treasures and both were free. Perry Como will have to wait until next year. Meantime...here's a hint:

There was a little girl
Who had a little curl
Right in the middle of her forehead.
When she was good
She was very very good
But when she was bad
She was HORRID!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Vectis' Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 01:03 PM

Now, now, dearie, try to relax. Santa's here, plotting your pressie.

BUT Santa knows if you've been naughty or nice, so you'd better not sulk or whine...

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: selby
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 12:50 PM

Mines so secret I don't think he/she knows they exist.
Keith

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Pseudolus's "in the Know" Santa & calmer Elv
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 07:33 AM

I do believe you will recieve a special Gift from your Santa... My Guru always said.
I am grateful to you for ending the Panic and confusion in this Workshop.
The Elves have now focused on the Task in hand.
Perhaps the need for bad poetry has ended....sigh of relief from "catters" reading the thread........perhaps that is what is keeping my Santee away...sorry....
Thank you for pointing us in the right direction.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: sian, west wales
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 05:26 AM

Mine seems to be the strong SILENT type too, Partridge.

I DO believe in Santa, I DO believe in Santa ....


sian

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Partridge
Date: 25 Oct 04 - 04:38 AM

Hello, has my santa lost his keyboard?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,BaldEagle2's secret santa
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 07:28 PM

the boss has us working our fingers to the bone getting lots of gooooooodies together for you
the elves( boss' name is santa, secret santa)

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 04:33 PM

Pseudolus' Concerned Santa: Try having a look at this thread - Secret Santa Hints

Am sure you'll find some clues there....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Pseudolus's Concerned Santa & frantic Elves
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 01:08 PM

I haven't heard a word from you
not even on a Thread
Would you like some Pot Pourri
or something else instead.
Please 'o' please get back to me
Let me know you care
then we'll stop annoying you
and get out of your Hair.....groan......

Well hey I'm a Santa not a Poet....nothing like stating the obvious!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: bet
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 12:59 PM

Maybe we've been bad and he/she doesn't want the whole Mudcat neighborhood to know.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 11:00 AM

Looks like I'm gonna need some BIG HINTS to figure out who my Secret Santa is!! What's the success rate??

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Helen
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 01:48 AM

I still haven't heard from my SS, but I am hoping that that doesn't mean that I don't have an SS.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: bet
Date: 24 Oct 04 - 01:25 AM

Santa, are you WAY up north or still on vacation down south? bet

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Oct 04 - 10:15 PM

Am I the only one with a mute Santa? sniff

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Micca's befuddled Secret Santa......
Date: 23 Oct 04 - 09:56 PM

My spies and eyes can't seem to decide whether you deserve a piece of coal from my secret stash or if more mundane good boy things will do for you this year.

Wnat to help me out?

Santy

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Teresa's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 10:26 PM

Hi Teresa,

I just had to tell you that I found what I think might be the perfect gift for you. I have just been checking it out and it really says a lot about my local area, and an integral part of my whole life, as well as being something which I think you will appreciate.

I hope you like it. I'm excited that now that I have finally bought it it is just what I was looking for as a present for you. Now I also want to get one for my father because he will like it a lot too, I think.

I'm still looking for some shiny things for you but this is the main present.

Your Secret Santa

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 08:40 PM

Its santa time

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Crane Driver
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 02:03 PM

Hmmmmmm - hints? or red herrings?

Apparently my Santa is a "him"

and of a Northerly persuasion

(or is that just living up to the stereotype?)

also:

it appears Santa can't rhyme

(or is that just the first two lines of a stanza?)

more worryingly:

My Santa's got no Reindeer!
You shouldn't have to pull the sled yourself, you know.
What happened to Rudy & the boys?
Sacked for gross misconduct?
Or downsized to ensure the viability of future delivery operations?

I await the next installment with baited . . . er, bait

red herrings? or hints?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Happy wotmas!
Andrew

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: freda underhill
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 11:02 AM

yes, santa, are you from the states? hmm,, i need some clues...........

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Seaking
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 10:53 AM

SS
No flue, we've all had the jab. Got a big chimney but it's about 200ft tall and usually has a large flame on top so don't recommend even in the interest of maintaining tradition - singed beards, asphyxiation and all that sort of stuff (tends to make the Risk Assessment tricky). Lots of HVAC but heavily filtered and liable to sudden shutdown if things get hairy - no SS bypass switch included in original design philosophy unfortunately, a dreadful oversight.

Anyway, it's only a holiday home. My other part-time residence has no control rooms, 4 real chimneys (flames at the bottom), less security , allocated seasonal rooftop parking - AND you can have a drink !!

Cheers SS

HMS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Tinker
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 10:48 AM

Santy you are welcome year round... with a spirit like that who could close the door. And when you come bearing gifts...what could get better.... I'll lay out the chocolates and a wee dram of Cock of the North

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Secret Santa to the World Renowned Tinker
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 06:03 AM

Lot's of room at your place huh? Most hospitable, are Secret Santa's welcome I wonder.....

Already stashing some wee little bits & pieces away for wrapping, now to enquire of my spies!!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Amergin
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 01:20 AM

I just saw what my Santa said. I thank you much. Those words in and of themselves mean alot.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's in the Mornin' Mysteriouso Santo
Date: 22 Oct 04 - 01:10 AM

Oh, Mudlark, o' Mudlark
Just where have you got to?
A hint, a thought, a desire
Post them here? You ought to!

Come out and play, m'dear
So Santa knows your wants
Your needs, your favourite CDs
Or whathaveyou not bought?

Tell me, ppppplllleeeeaaasssee and keep on being good!

MitMMS